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Adjusting Auger Fore-Aft Position .................................................................................................. 80
Adjusting Vertical Position............................................................................................................ 81
3.8.5 Setting Reel Position..................................................................................................................... 82
Adjusting Reel Fore-Aft Position .................................................................................................... 83
Adjusting Reel Vertical Position ..................................................................................................... 84
Checking Reel Tine to Header Pan Clearance ................................................................................... 86
3.8.6 Setting Tine Aggressiveness ........................................................................................................... 87
3.8.7 Adjusting Header Angle................................................................................................................. 88
3.8.8 Setting Cutting Height................................................................................................................... 89
3.8.9 Checking and Adjusting Float – M2 Series Windrowers ....................................................................... 90
Checking Float – M2 Series Windrowers ......................................................................................... 90
Setting Float – M2 Series Windrowers ............................................................................................ 91
Removing and Restoring Float – M2 Series Windrowers .................................................................... 92
Setting Float Options with Fixed Deck – M2 Series Windrowers .......................................................... 93
3.8.10 Checking and Adjusting Float – M1 and M2 Series Windrowers . ......................................................... 95
Checking Float – M1 Series Windrowers ......................................................................................... 95
Setting Float – M1 Series Windrowers ............................................................................................ 96
Removing and Restoring Float – M1 Series Windrowers .................................................................... 97
Setting Float Options with Fixed Deck – M1 Series Windrowers .......................................................... 98
3.8.11 Checking and Adjusting Float – M Series Self-Propelled Windrowers ................................................... 99
3.8.12 Setting Feed Pan and Rock Drop Tine Position ............................................................................... 100
3.8.13 Adjusting Conditioner Roll Gap ................................................................................................... 101
3.8.14 Adjusting Conditioner Roll Tension .............................................................................................. 102
3.8.15 Positioning Forming Shields........................................................................................................ 103
Positioning Side Deflectors ......................................................................................................... 104
Positioning Rear Deflector (Fluffer Shield) ..................................................................................... 104
3.9 Recommended Operating Settings......................................................................................................... 106
3.9.1 Recommended Settings and Checks for A40DX GSS Auger Header ...................................................... 110
3.10 Unplugging Conditioner and Knife........................................................................................................ 111
3.11 Grass Seed Special ............................................................................................................................ 113
3.11.1 Stub Guards and Hold-Downs ..................................................................................................... 113
3.11.2 Special Auger Design for Grass Seed Special .................................................................................. 114
3.11.3 Seven-Bat Reel......................................................................................................................... 114
3.11.4 Auger Pan Extensions................................................................................................................ 115
Installing and Adjusting Pan Extensions ........................................................................................ 115
3.11.5 Windrow Forming Rods . ............................................................................................................ 117
3.12 Selecting Ground Speed ..................................................................................................................... 118
3.13
Tall Crop Dividers.............................................................................................................................. 119
3.13.1 Adjusting Tall Crop Dividers........................................................................................................ 119
3.13.2 Removing Tall Crop Dividers ....................................................................................................... 120
3.14 Haying Tips .................................................................................................................................... .. 122
3.14.1 Curing .................................................................................................................................... 122
3.14.2 Topsoil Moisture ...................................................................................................................... 122
3.14.3 Weather and Topography .......................................................................................................... 122
3.14.4 Windrow Characteristics............................................................................................................ 122
3.14.5 Driving on Windrow.................................................................................................................. 123
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